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Jamaican Spice Bun Close up of stacked slices of homemade spiced bread filled with cranberries, each layer separated with a slice of cheddar cheese. The photo showcases the crumbly yet soft texture of the bread, rich golden-brown crust, and vibrant red berries, creating a cozy and appetizing presentation. Taken with shallow depth of field, the background is blurred, emphasizing the bread’s details and textures. Perfect for highlighting breakfast or snack ideas, festive holiday recipes, or creative cheese and bread pairings. Ideal for Pinterest boards, food blogs, or social media posts targeting home bakers and culinary enthusiasts looking for easy, flavorful, and visually stunning baked goods.

Jamaican Spice Bun

Warm, fragrant, and full of fruity sweetness, this Jamaican Spice Bun is perfect for a cozy Easter breakfast.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Soak Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 407
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour for the base of the bun
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder leavening agent
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon warm spice flavor
  • ½ teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 1 large egg binds ingredients
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar adds sweetness and moisture
  • 1 cup beer 250g (plus extra for soaking fruit; Red Stripe recommended)
  • ⅓ cup milk 85g (adds creaminess)
  • ¼ cup honey 85g (natural sweetener)
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter melted (53g) (adds richness)
  • 1 tablespoon molasses 18g (for deep caramel flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon browning 6g (optional, enhances color)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4g (aromatic flavor)
  • ½ cup dried craisins 62g (fruit for sweetness; soak in beer first)
  • ½ cup raisins 62g (fruit for sweetness; soak in beer first)
  • ½ cup dried cherries 62g (fruit for sweetness; soak in beer first)

Method
 

  1. Soak the craisins, raisins, and dried cherries in 1 cup of beer for 30 minutes. prep
  2. In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, egg, milk, honey, melted butter, molasses, browning, vanilla extract, and the beer used for soaking fruit (do not add the fruit yet). mix
  3. Remove 2 tablespoon of flour from the dry mixture and toss the soaked fruits in it. Set aside. prep
  4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined. Add the floured fruits and fold gently until evenly distributed. mix
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. bake
  6. Allow the bun to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 100ServingCalories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 223mgPotassium: 325mgFiber: 3gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 492IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use Red Stripe beer for authentic flavor. Soaking the dried fruits keeps the bun moist, and tossing them in a little flour prevents sinking. Perfect served warm with cheddar cheese.

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